Friday, February 24, 2012

Living to 100

11 Health Habits That Will Help You Live To 100 shares eleven traits that centenarians have in common.  The article suggests using acquiring these traits may also extend my life expectancies.  Here are the traits and my assessment of how I'm doing.

Description of Trait
Category
Centenarian
Personal Experience
Retirement
Stay active after retiring from work
Active
Oral Care
Floss every day
Twice a day
Physical Activity
Exercise
One time a week
Food
Fiber rich breakfast
Varies
Sleep
More than 6 hours
Over 6 hours
Vitamins
Eat whole foods
Food and supplements
Mindset
Low worry, low stress
Medium worry and medium stress
Body Care
Don't abuse body (e.g. smoking)
Don't abuse body
Routines
Keeps routines and habits
Many routines and habits
Social Contacts
Stay connected
Medium connections
Life Approach
Prudent, persistent and well organized
Prudent, persistent and somewhat organized

Overall, I feel am doing pretty well, with some areas that can use improvements.  For more research on characteristics correlated with longevity see Life Extending Habits.

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This is not financial or health advice. Please consult a professional advisor.

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